I think my little brother has Bruxism. His symptoms started about one and a half years ago. He grinds his teeth in is sleep, so hard you can hear it. Is it possible for him to have it? What do you do about Bruxism?
2007-10-14 16:52:11 · 5 answers · asked by k_maxx 3 in Health ➔ Dental
Yes its absolutely possible. You should get him a mouthgaurd from the dentist ASAP. A dentist can help you with this problem whether it be help to train his mouth not to do that during his sleep or giving him something so that he doesnt damage his teeth.
2007-10-14 16:57:49 · answer #1 · answered by Lam L 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Many children grind their teeth at night. It does no harm, and I have never had to treat them for worn-down teeth or any other associated problems. It is part of their teeth and jaw patterns of chewing developing.
Splints are a big no-no for this condition in young kids.
Get some earplugs for yourself!
2007-10-14 22:54:37 · answer #2 · answered by Dr Matt W (Australia) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I would try find out why he bruxes. A night guard, contrary to the previous answer, will not impede his jaw growth. It can be worn at night only, and is only on one dental arch and covers the teeth only. Bony growth and dentition are different. That is why orthodontists straighten teeth even though the jaws are normal in size.
2007-10-14 18:01:05 · answer #3 · answered by Pick6 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That what bruxism is, tooth grinding. But what ever you do, do not use a guard. His jaw is still growing, and a guard will stop the jaw from growing. This will create all kinds of problems in the future. Ask your dentist what to do.
2007-10-14 17:06:49 · answer #4 · answered by Kevin H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You HAVE to make him wear the gusrd, this will have serious impact on how his teeth grow in, both baby teeth and adult! No matter how much he fights you have got to make him wear it!!!!
2016-03-12 23:13:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋